Large bodies of water<span> such as oceans, seas, and large lakes </span>affect<span> the </span>climate<span> of an area. </span>Water<span> heats and cools more slowly than land. Therefore, in the summer, the coastal regions </span>will<span> stay cooler and in winter warmer. A more moderate </span>climate<span> with a smaller </span>temperature<span> range is created.</span>
